You're exactly right, Tony, it was in reference to creating the character in the 'real' world and off the 'page' as it were. I think they nailed the look of the character from the image that Brian (Vic Pardo) posted above.
Director Alex Zamm has an impressive resume of family-focused films, He began his career with comedic short films, earning nominations from the Writer’s Guild of America and for the Palme d’Or for Best Short Film (Maestro). His filmography features a variety of direct-to-DVD films, including...